COVID-19
How to slow the spread of Covid-19
Get Vaccinated!
Covid-19 vaccines are safe and effective in helping people from serious illness or hospitalization.
Wear a Mask
Wear a mask that covers your mouth and nose when indoors and outdoors in crowded areas.
Social Distance
Social distance at least six feet away from those whom you do not live with.
Wash Your Hands
Wash your hands frequently and clean surfaces with disinfectant.
Avoid Attending Large Gatherings
Avoid attending large gatherings including those with members who do not live in the same household as you.
Need a replacement vaccine card?
Need Electronic proof of Covid-19 Vaccines? Please visit the link below to learn more, provided by Oregon Health Authority.
Voluntary Electronic COVID-19 Vaccine Record
A video on how to use the vaccine electronic record
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If you have misplaced/lost your Covid-19 vaccination card or your card has been destroyed please call Linn County Health Department at: 541-967-3888 ext 2500 or ext 2488
COVID-19 Vaccine Locations
| Location | City | Address | Phone | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walgreens | Albany | 1700 Pacific Blvd | 541-926-5214 | 3 years and older |
| CVS Pharmacy (Target) | Albany | 2255 14th AVE SE | 541-791-9566 | 5 years and older |
| Samaritan Geary Street Pharmacy | Albany | 1700 Geary Street SE | Schedule your appointment | 12 years and older |
| Samaritan Elm Street Pharmacy | Albany | 1010 SW 7th Ave | Schedule your appointment | 12 years and older |
| Safeway | Albany | 1990 14th Ave SE | 541-812-2380 | 5 years and older |
| Fred Meyer | Albany | 2500 Santiam Hwy | 1-866-211-5320 or Schedule at Fredmeyer.com | 5 years and older |
| Costco | Albany | 3031 Killdeer Ave SE | 541-918-7043 | 3 years and older |
| Walmart | Albany | 1330 Goldfish Farm Road | 541-971-4052 | 12 years and older |
| Samaritan Lebanon Community Pharmacy | Lebanon | 675 N 5th St | Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to noon. Schedule your appointment | 12 years and older |
| Walmart | Lebanon | 3290 S Santiam Hwy | 541-258-7400 | 12 years and older |
| Safeway | Lebanon | 1983 S Main | 541-259-5700 | 5 years and older |
| BestMed Urgent Care | Lebanon | 3400 Cooperative Way | 541-666-3305 | 12 years and older |
| Brownsville Pharmacy | Brownsville | 411 NE Main | 541-466-5112 | 18 years and older |
| Safeway | Sweet Home | 1540 Main Street | 541-367-0670 | 5 years and older |
Other Helpful Information
COVID-19 Testing Information
Updated: April 2023
If you have symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 you should get a test about 5 days after the last contact with the person who has COVID-19, even if you have been vaccinated. There is a wide range of symptoms of COVID-19 that you may have, or no symptoms at all. The symptoms can include: fever, chills, cough, fatigue, body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea.
At-Home COVID-19 Testing
- iHealth COVID-19 Rapid Self-Test Kit: Informational video on how to use at-home COVID-19 test
Is my test expired?
Have your test handy and find the Lot No. on the back. Visit the iHealth Labs website to find out when your test actually expires.
Boosters
Please visit the CDC and Stay Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines Including Boosters.
Think it’s Covid-19? Here’s what to do:
- You do not need to report your positive test result to Linn County Public Health.
- If you have COVID-19 you do not need to isolate for a set number of days. However, you can still get others sick.
- Avoid contact with high-risk individuals like people who live in congregate care facilities or people with immunocompromising conditions for 10 days.
- Stay home and avoid close contact with others if experiencing the following symptoms, including but not limited to: Fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea.
When is it safe to leave home?
- At least 24 hours have passed after you last had a fever (without using medicine to reduce your fever); and COVID-19 symptoms (cough, shortness of breath, diarrhea) are getting better.
- If able, wear a mask around others for 5 days after symptoms have improved.
Notify your close contacts
- Most people exposed to COVID-19, close contacts no longer need to quarantine. However, close contacts should be aware of their potential to become infected and infect others around them. Pay Attention by:
Monitoring for COVID-19 like symptoms for 10 days after their last exposure.
Staying home and consulting your doctor if you develop symptoms. - If able, wear a mask around others for 5 days after symptoms have improved.
Treatment Options for COVID-19
Tested Positive for Covid-19? Want treatment? Treatments are available for people with certain health conditions like chronic lung disease or cancer are at higher risk for hospitalization or death from COVID-19 infection, as are people older than 65.
- COVID-19 medications are now available through your doctor, local pharmacies, and health clinics.
- If you have COVID-19 symptoms and test positive, do not wait to get treated.
- You must take oral COVID-19 medication within 5 days of your first COVID-19 symptoms.
Conditions that increase risk for severe COVID-19 include, but are not limited to:
- Type 1 or 2 diabetes
- Depression or schizophrenia
- Chronic lung or heart diseases, including moderate to severe asthma
- Cancer
- Dementia or other neurological conditions
- Down syndrome
- Cystic fibrosis
- Obesity
- Pregnancy
- Age may be a factor that contributes to higher risk.
Check out the full list of eligible conditions from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Oregon Health Authority’s full blog post is available here: COVID-19 treatments Paxlovid and Molnupiravir available to eligible patients: Oregon Vaccine News
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